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What language does the UN use?
There are six official languages of the UN. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
What is the standard for the English language in the United Kingdom?
British English (BrE) or UK English is the standard dialect of the English language as spoken and written in the United Kingdom. Variations exist in formal, written English in the United Kingdom.
What is the official language of all countries?
List of countries/regions
Country | Official language | National language |
---|---|---|
Cambodia | Khmer | |
Cameroon | English French | |
Canada | English (Federal) French (Federal) | |
Cape Verde | Portuguese | Cape Verdean Creole |
How many languages does the United Nations translate to?
Speakers at the United Nations are supposed to deliver their speeches in one of the organization’s six official languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese. U.N. interpreters then translate the lecture into the other five languages.
What do you mean by British English?
The term British English refers to the varieties of the English language spoken and written in Great Britain (or, more narrowly defined, in England). Also called UK English, English English, and Anglo-English — though these terms are not applied consistently by linguists (or by anyone else for that matter).
What are the six official languages of the United Nations?
As of 1983, the Security Council (like the General Assembly) recognized six official and working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Does the United Nations rely too heavily on English?
The United Nations has drawn criticism for relying too heavily on English, and not enough on the other five official languages. Spanish-speaking member nations formally brought this to the attention of the Secretary-General in 2001.
Which countries do not have English as an official language?
The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, where the overwhelming majority of native English speakers reside, do not have English as an official language de jure, but English is considered their de facto official language because it dominates in these countries. Primary language? Primary language? Primary language?
What languages does the UN news website translate into?
As of June 2018, the media branch of the United Nations, UN News, includes website translations into Portuguese and Swahili in addition to the 6 official languages.